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title: "COV - 20979 - Procurement of rail for LECT project"
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# COV - 20979 - Procurement of rail for LECT project

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e7cd148-edaf-433e-b3e0-b2bf91aa31e9

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract titled "COV - 20979 - Procurement of rail for LECT project" under the transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation category (CPV: 34000000). The contract involves purchasing Grooved Rail 54G1 R260 and Grooved Rail 54G1 R290GHT from Voestalpine Rail Technology GmbH, with deliveries to be made to the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a direct, single tender action method. The tender period ended on 25th October 2024, and the contract period spans from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £48,000 GBP.

This procurement contract creates opportunities for businesses specializing in rail manufacturing and supplies, particularly those that can meet the specified standards and delivery requirements. Although Coventry City Council did not designate this procurement opportunity specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises or those with similar capabilities in rail technology and transportation equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement process, being a single tender action, highlights the importance of established supplier relationships and adherence to the required standards. Businesses looking to grow their presence in public sector contracts within the transportation equipment industry should consider leveraging such opportunities to expand their market footprint.

## Notice

Raising a purchase order for either Grooved Rail 54G1 R260 according to EN14811:2019, Length 18,288 mm or Grooved Rail 54G1 R290GHT according to EN14811:2019, Length 18,288 mm from Voestalpine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aecb4fb-3e22-4e85-a217-e9fa75270a6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOESTALPINE RAIL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aecb4fb-3e22-4e85-a217-e9fa75270a6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aecb4fb-3e22-4e85-a217-e9fa75270a6d
  25th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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